Mary Jane Duffy's Obituary
Mary Jane (Black) Duffy, better known as Jane, Janer, Janie, Jane Black Duffy and best known as Nini, age 83, of St. Clair passed away April 18, 2023. She was born January 3, 1940 in Detroit to George M. and Anne (Woodruff) Black Jr.
I graduated from Miss Hall’s School Pittsfield, Massachutes in 1958 and Briarcliff College New York. I married R. Patrick Duffy in 1963, moved to St. Clair in 1975 and lived in the country with many different animal’s cats, dogs, horses, chickens. I was a member of the foster parent’s program through the Council on Aging, which was very rewarding and enlightening. I also enjoyed basket weaving, quilting, jigsaw puzzles and was very proud of my builder’s license obtained in the late 70’s.
I am survived by my granddaughter, Abigail E. (Tim) Kubiak; nephews, George M. Black III, Ben Black; 3 great grandsons.
Preceding me in death are my parents, George and Anne; daughter Sheila (Duffy) Zimmer; and brother, George Black III.
A Celebration of life will take place Monday April 24, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at Young Funeral Home with visiting from 2:00 p.m. until time of service. In lieu of flowers memorials may be Made to Council on Aging or the Scripps book Companion- Give a child a book at SSP Scripps Howard FD or a local food bank. To leave a message of comfort visit www.youngcolonial.com
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